ETV EMPOWERS THE VILLAGE
~$750,000
Re-invested in small businesses within the communities ETV serves
6,700
ETV’s social media followers and newsletter subscribers
~$260,000paid out to artists participating in ETV’s annual Juneteenth Art Exhibit
2000+ programandevent participantsempoweredby ETV’sdata-drivenmission
~$60,000paid out to entrepreneurs in the Village Ventures Business Pitch Competition
participants in Village Assist mental health workshops and wellness programs
ETV’S 2025 IMPACT
number of participants enrolled (25% YOY Increase)
Approximately 262 businesses & individuals enrolled in the VEN program In 2025, VEN has provided 100+ counseling sessions to entrepreneurs and community members, along with access to financial education workshops, networking, and on-demand training.
8,541
Number of clicks to ETV’s Village Black Pages Business Directories in 2025
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ETV increased visibility and customer reach for 271 businesses in 2025 with free promotion via social media and newsletters
ETV partnered with other organizations, including the North Jersey chapter of Jack & Jill of America, to increase voter education and mobilization for NJ’s gubernatorial election, as well as key elections in Virginia and New York.
2025 IMPACT REPORT
Empowerment Summit
ETV’s 3rd Annual Empowerment
Summit hosted at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ
The Summit serves as a platform for business owners to generate revenue, network with other entrepreneurs in the community, and educate themselves on how to grow their enterprises.
200+ Community members shopped and participated in educational Health & Wealthrelated workshops
3rdAnnual
POWER WALK ForMentalHealth
100+ Registrants
Over $20K in funds raised in 2025 to support Village Assist and Mental Health programming Mental Health wellness sessions hosted ~ yoga, fitness, and mental health workshops 2025 Power Walk Ambassador, Dr Karima Forbes of Bloom Psychological, educated participants and encouraged community members to seek mental health support
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ETV Events!
North Star Celebration
ETV’s 3rd Annual Village Ventures
Business Pitch Competition
provides entrepreneurs an opportunity to develop and refine their business pitch and compete for capital to grow & sustain their enterprises
Panel of 3 expert judges & 6 Pitch Finalists
40Dreams Catering owner, Adrienne Fudge, won 1 Place! st
ETV has awarded over $45,000 to Pitch finalists across 3 years!
For The Love of Art
2025 Juneteenth celebration
100+ pieces of art exhibited
Over $100,000 in total art sales in 2025 to support artists as entrepreneurs 38 local and nationally renowned artists exhibited 5th Anniversary of this signature ETV event, commemorated with a special For the Love of Art Exhibit Journal featuring selected works over the years
600+ Attendees in the past 5 years
ETVhighlightedsuccessful,seasoned entrepreneurs,NorthStarsandLegacy Honorees,whoserveasrolemodelsfor thecommunity,andrecognized communityleaderswiththeSankofa award:
2025NorthStarhonoreesDarryl Godfrey&AnnieSneed-Godfrey, SmartSudz
2025Legacyhonorees,Ramelleand EmmaMassey,MasseyInsurance Agency
2025SankofahonoreeMichele Meyer-Shipp,DressforSuccess
POWER SWING CLASSIC 4th Annual
ETV’s signature Prosperity Pillar fundraiser and networking event
Paddle Raise and Live Auction hosted by Jimmy Newson of Moving Forward Small Business
400+ Registrants in the past 4 years
Two Rising Star business owners celebrated:
Dr. Joni Jefferson, owner of Zen Aesthetics in Morristown, NJ
Vern Taylor, owner of Budget
Blinds of West Essex
Awesome New Venue & September Date
Event hosted at the beautiful Maplewood Country Club in Essex County, New Jersey!
